Boondooma homestead is located in the South Burnett, west of Murgon and 80 km south of Mundubbera.

Boondooma run was established in 1847. The main house, constructed of slab timbers, was erected in the mid 1850s. The house survives substantially intact. Other early buildings on the site include a stone store, c. 1858.

It is a rare and intact example of a early Queensland homestead.

Boondooma homestead was acquired by the Wondai Shire Council in 1975. It is now managed and maintained by a very active committee and group of volunteers. For more information, check the website.

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St Peter’s Anglican Church , Proston is a fine example of an interwar church with romanesque and modernist influences. Brisbane architects Lucas and Cummings were responsible for the design of this striking building.

Proston is a small town in the South Burnett and the church is located on a major intersection.

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Taabinga homestead in located in the South Burnett district. Taabinga run was taken up in 1846 by the Haly bros. The property was purchased by Arthur Youngman in 1887 who undertook major improvements including to the house and yards. The property remains in the Youngman family.

Sections of the main house date from the 1850s with several major extensions. Arthur Youngman took a keen interest in the garden which survives to provide a stunning setting for the main house. The main house, garden and outbuildings are maintained in excellent condition and are a superb example of a 19th century Queensland homestead.

The current owners provide tours and short stays. Check the website.

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Green Cape Light House is located on the far south coast of New South Wales. The light station was built in 1883 and designed by NSW Colonial Architect James Barnet. It was constructed of mass concrete, the second in NSW and possibly the third in the world.

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